Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
Why Moon Knight's Finale Is a Successful Ending (Review)
Did Moon Knight’s finale stick the landing, or did it fall flat?
Moon Knight Director Spoils Ammit Villain Actor Before Premiere
One of the Moon Knight directors accidentally confirmed who will be playing a key God in the finale of the series.
Morbius Actor Explains How His Marvel Role Got ‘Butchered’
A Morbius star has spoken out about how the movie butchered his role in the final cut.
Disney Releases 10 Photos From Moon Knight's Heartbreaking Episode 5
Marvel Studios released new stills from the latest episode of Moon Knight.
Sam Raimi Reveals 4 Things Stopping Him From Directing Spider-Man 4
Spider-Man director Sam Raimi has revealed what has kept him from doing another story with Tobey Maguire’s webhead.
Elizabeth Olsen Really Wants to Bring One Iconic X-Men Quote to Life
Doctor Strange 2 star Elizabeth Olsen revealed the iconic line she hopes to one day utter.
Disney Delays Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel 2
Marvel Studios announced that the next Ant-Man film will be swapping release dates with The Marvels.
New WandaVision Scenes Revealed In Doctor Strange 2 Promo
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness gets another promo focusing on Scarlet Witch's return.
Disney Wants You to Watch These 4 MCU Projects Before Doctor Strange 2
A D23 website has released a list featuring the top four MCU projects fans should watch before Doctor Strange 2.
Moon Knight Finale Gets Record-Breaking Runtime
The upcoming finale of Moon Knight looks like it will be the longest yet.
Jamie Foxx’s Electro Receives Insanely Detailed MCU Hot Toys Figure (Photos)
Hot Toys officially announced a new Spider-Man: No Way Home 1/6 figure based on Jamie Foxx's Electro.
Watch: First Doctor Strange 2 Clip Released Online
A new clip from Doctor Strange 2 showcases the titular hero saving America Chavez from Gargantos.
Doctor Strange 2's Benedict Wong Reveals His X-Men Crossover Hope
Doctor Strange's Benedict Wong talked about the crossovers he'd like to see his character do, including visiting the X-Men.
Moon Knight Review: Why Episode 5 Is Darker For the Better
The fifth episode of Moon Knight explored Marc Spector’s intense trauma—but did it do so well?
Guardians of the Galaxy Confirms Surprising MCU Character In Disney+ Holiday Special
A new photo from director James Gunn has seemingly confirmed Cosmo the Space Dog's involvement in upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy projects.
LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga Glitch Makes Grogu a Playable Character (Video)
A fan has accidently glitched their way into playing as Grogu in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
Moon Knight Casting Teases Tragedy In Final 2 Episodes
Some previous casting news confirmed that fans will be exploring some traumatic childhood memories with Oscar Isaac’s Marc Spector.
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Actress Celebrates Wrap With Groot Cake (Photo)
A Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star shared a photo of a freshly baked cake to celebrate their wrap on the project.
Moon Knight Director Explains Why the Show Is Avoiding MCU Connections
Moon Knight director Aaron Moorhead commented on why the show is so disconnected from the wider MCU.
Doctor Strange 2 Trailer Reveals Creepy New Wanda Maximoff Scenes
A new promo for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brings the scares.
Marvel Reveals Alternate Versions of MCU Shang-Chi's Ten Rings (Photos)
A concept artist for Marvel Studios revealed alternate designs for the infamous Ten Rings.
Will Tom Cruise Appear In Doctor Strange 2? New Rumor Reveals What to Expect
A new rumor indicates that fans shouldn't get their hopes up for Tom Cruise to appear in the upcoming Doctor Strange film.
Best Look Yet at Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Spider-Man Villain Kraven Revealed (Photos)
Some new set photos from Kraven the Hunter have surfaced of the titular character in action.
Ms. Marvel Star Explains Why It's So 'Weird' Watching Herself In the MCU
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani commented on what it's like to watch herself act onscreen.
Elizabeth Olsen & Benedict Cumberbatch Kick Off Doctor Strange 2 Press Tour (Photos)
New photos from Berlin showed the stars of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness having some fun on the film's press tour.
Moon Knight Messes Up Again With Accidental Crew Member Visible In Episode 4
Moon Knight’s fourth episode contained yet another blunder, as a crew member once again made a guest appearance.
Marvel Accidentally Reveals Moon Knight Episode 4 Deleted Scene Details
A new recap of Moon Knight's fourth episode posted by Marvel has revealed a deleted scene not included on the final cut of the installment found on Disney+.
X-Men's Former Mystique Actress Addresses Potential Marvel Return
Rebecca Romijn, who once played Mystique in the original X-Men films, commented on if she might return
Warner Bros. Reportedly Eyes New Constantine Actor for DC Show
Warner Bros. may have found its new Constantine for the upcoming HBO Max series.
Marvel’s Agent Carter, X-Men Episodes Removed From Disney+
Episodes from X-Men: The Animated and Agent Carter have mysteriously vanished from Disney+.
Moon Knight Directors Explain Episode 4's Twist Ending
Moon Knight directors discuss that insane ending to Episode 4 of the hit Marvel Studios series.
Marvel Reportedly Rejected a Thor: Love and Thunder Idea During Phase 1
The first Thor movie originally featured the titular character’s flying goats, a concept recently seen in the new Love and Thunder trailer.
New Marvel Exhibit Brings WandaVision to Real Life
A new exhibit has been announced by Marvel where fans will be
Iron Man 3's Guy Pearce Is Ready to Return to the MCU
Iron Man 3 star Guy Pearce comments on his interest in returning to his role in an upcoming MCU project.
Disney Exec Shares New Look Inside Marvel Boss Kevin Feige's Office
A Disney Exec has now shared a new look into a small slice of Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige's office.
Doctor Strange 2 Reveals New Footage of Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor & More
A brand new teaser for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness gives a brief new look into the movie.
New Thor 4 Plot Synopsis Teases Christian Bale’s Villainous Role
While the new trailer didn’t tease Christian Bale's Gorr the God Butcher, the official synopsis for Thor: Love and Thunder did.
Karen Gillan Teases New Version of Nebula After Avengers: Endgame
In a new interview, Nebula star Karen Gillan has teased how her character has evolved since the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Spider-Man VFX Artist Reveals How Andrew Garfield's Scene Leaked Online
Spider-Man VFX artist revealed how the infamous Andrew Garfield leak came to pass.
Batgirl Movie Star Debunks Dick Grayson Casting Rumor
Batgirl star Leslie Grace revealed that an actor who was previously rumored to be playing Dick Grayson is actually just another mobster.